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Douglas Smith Business of Film 002 Apollo 13 Review August 30 th , 2020   Ron Howard’s 1995 space docudrama film Apollo 13 provides audiences with a big budget technical marvel that through its drama and sentimentality seeks not only to entertain viewers but also to emotionally invest them in its theatrically adapted historical plot. Overall, it largely accomplishes this goal, though perhaps at the risk of putting off some viewers who are not as into the “gushiness” they may interpret in some scenes. Aided by points of moral seriousness and brief comedy, as in Kevin Bacon’s character, the film levels out emotionally enough to form a decent representation of the human condition, which while not specifically dwelled on all that much still comes to light through small gestures in moments of crisis.                          The film, taking place largely ei...

  Amateur filmmaker, editor and photojournalist Douglas Smith has been specifically interested in the subject of film for the past few years. He has spent time learning about the craft working on film sets, as well as in school and on his own time with individual projects. His YouTube channel Ausbhidio showcases his work.His most recent project, his longest yet, was filmed over the course of 3 months and includes many observational scenes in Austin, Texas including its beautiful nature and summertime Black Lives Matter protests.  After obtaining a film degree at Texas state University in San Marcos, Douglas hopes to one day potentially work as a cinematographer, documentarian, camera operator or other involved film worker. https://dimsfilmsanmarcos.blogspot.com/